Class of 92: Out of Our League
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As modern football legends, the Class of 92 need no introduction. Class of 92: Out of Their League, however, opens a dramatic new chapter in the story of former Manchester United greats Gary and Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt, as they take on a new role in each of their lives: owners of semi-professional club Salford City FC.
An enthralling, in-depth account of Salford’s first two years under new ownership, Class of 92: Out of Their League combines first-hand accounts from Gary, Phil, Paul, Ryan and Nicky as they try to turn round the club’s fortunes, along with a wider story of tremendous athletic and human drama. Featuring colourful characters like managers Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley, star players, club chairman Karen Baird, lifelong fans, and more, this is a story told with real authenticity and grit. Accompanying the second series of the hugely popular BBC series, Class of 92: Out of Their League is both a testament to the best of modern football and a brilliant reminder, in an era when fans are threatening walkouts over rising ticket prices, of what football is really all about.
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Additional information
| Publisher | BBC Digital (8 Sept. 2016) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 42396 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 368 pages |
by Gary
A great read
by sachin patel
A good read if you are interested in getting a more of an inside look into the group
by Amazon Customer
As a long standing – or maybe suffering – Salford City fan the acquisition of the club by the Class of ’92, while having reaped the reward with two successive promotions and a glorious FA Cup run, has not always been plain sailing with a number of loyal supporters vowing never to return being unable to come to terms with the club’s change of colours , the association with Manchester United as well as the supposed loss of non-league values. Those like myself who have stayed on board to support ‘our’ club have been rewarded with the most successful period in our 76 year history with hopefully plenty more good times to come.
While the format of the book may not appeal to all – going backwards and forwards to events rather than in chronological order – every facet of the takeover and subsequent events are covered in fascinating detail. While the two series of the BBC 1 documentary gave us a brief and occasionally senasional insight into the goings on at Salford City FC this 344 page book goes far beyond the television series and is in many ways a far more candid and often moving account of what actually happened.
All the main ‘players’ are featured with the Class of ’92 opening up about their thoughts of football in general, delving back to their formative years as well as showing a genuine passion for the club they have bought into. Of particular interest to Salford fans are the articles co-managers Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson who reveal a startling amount of detail about their formative years both inside and outside of the game they both both hold dear over and above their own families it seems. ‘Jonno’s’ time in the Army based in Northern Ireland is a particular eye opener as are the scrapes him and his best friend Bernard got into prior to getting into management.
Specific key matches over the last two seasons have been spotlighted together with pre-match, half-time and post match reactions by the dynamic duo have been highlighted and they are certainly not for the feint hearted. Also key players like Gareth Seddon – him of the 1000 yard stare – and Danny Webber provide a rarely documented insight on former professional footballers adapting to non-league football at the end of long and illustrious careers and their are contributions from various Salford City committee members – many of whom have been at the club in excess of 25 years.
Readers will get a rarely documented insight into the goings of a previously little known non-league football team who have been given a golden opportunity by five former Manchester United stars who have themselves genuinely become as much as fans as some of us who have regularly followed the club home and away for many years.
I would recommend this book to all football fans being as it a timely reminder that football as we used to know still has a beating heart and it’s alive and well in Saford. Up the Ammies!
by Jambro
Class of 92 is a very enjoyable read which gives a closer insight to this Non league phenomenon, Salford City. This story is not just about the five or six owners but gives you a look from tea/pie van lady to the chairperson of the club. It takes you though the ups and downs of a football season. You find about managers, the long journeys home as well as the “post match recoveries”. It is a treat to read. The only reason is some of the glaring spelling mistakes such as Kendall (Kendal), manger (manager) and Priest (Preece). Modern spell checker problem. Still worth a read.
by Kindle Customer
No matter who you support, if you’re a fan of the beautiful game then you need to read this. It captures everything which is brilliant about football. A really enjoyable read!
by Al
Good book enjoyed it. Any football fan would love it. Keep going guys and good luck. Come on Salford………….The next chapter and challenge await……………………………
by John Evans
A must read for any United or Salford fan really enjoyed it as a football supporter fair play to the class of 92 I admire them for what they have done.I hope they bring out a follow up to this book .Thank you to Gary,Paul,Phil,Nicky,Ryan for they’re true reflection on the team and the club. May I wish Salford all the best for the future
by Aron Graynes
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK! Ive read many of these sort of books about players, ex players, ex managers etc. but ive never really shown such great interest into it. This however is a game changer! Very funny, really interesting and super original – very different to the normal biographies. Thanks so much! Highly recommend!